“We are particularly concerned about those with pro-abortion tendencies as well as those who are actively involved in the sexualization of our young people.”
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Residence of Catholic Priests in Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese Attacked, Two Priests Abducted
Bishop Angabe also decried the silence of the international community amid the suffering in Nigeria.
Catholic Diocesan Entity in Nigeria Confirms Killing of Parishioners by Fulani Herdsmen
“No place is safe anymore in Nigeria,” the Director of JPC in Makurdi Diocese said.
Christian Entity Calls for More Arrests, “murder charge” for Killers of Nigerian Student
“It is inexcusable that despite copious video clips depicting every stage of the pursuit, torture, and murder of Ms. Emmanuel which clearly identify her assailants, only two perpetrators have been arraigned so far,” CSW Chief Executive Officer, Scot Bower, says.
Anti-Christian violence follows killing of Christian girl in Sokoto, Nigeria
In response to these acts of violence, Bishop Kukah appealed “to Christians to remain law abiding and pray for the return of normalcy and congratulates the local authorities and police for their work in dispersing the crowd before they could do further damage.”
“It was Jesus”, WhatsApp Testimony of Nigerian Student that Allegedly Angered Killers
A WhatsApp comment in which Deborah Yakubu testified that Jesus Christ had helped her to perform well in her examination is said to have irked her killers who found the mention of Jesus in the group offensive.
Female Student Murdered, Body Burned by Classmates in Nigeria
Despite the intense persecution that Christians in Nigeria face, Nigeria was removed from the U.S. State Department’s Countries of Particular Concern list in November 2021.
Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Announces “with heavy heart” Death of Kidnapped Priest
Fr. Anyanwu told ACN United Kingdom that the body of Fr. Bako “has not been released yet by the bandits.”
Egyptians love their national soccer team, but Christians feel left out
In victory or in defeat, soccer continues to show that it has the power to unite people despite their differences.
Thirteen Killed in Bus Bombing by Suspected Al-Shabaab Terrorists
Incident Marks Ninth Terror Attack in Kenya Since the New Year
From Cybersex to Child Sacrifice: New GFA World Report Probes ‘Children in Crisis’
From U.S. border to South Asia, 1.2 billion children face ‘horrors,’ exploitation on sickening scale
‘Violence against Christian women is a weapon in the war against religious minorities’
The more politics and the media recognize that we are talking about actual cases and legitimate interests, the more these reports will be taken seriously.
Mozambique: a cross with a broken Christ
Cabo Delgado has witnessed an enormous number of victims of this violence, terrorism and religious intolerance.
Fulani Militants Kill 18 More Christians in Nigeria
Second Attack on Ancha Village in One Week
USCIRF Welcomes Egypt’s Release of Coptic Activist Ramy Kamel
Throughout Mr. Kamel’s detention, USCIRF has repeatedly condemned the charges against him and called for his release.
Terrorists Murder Christian Man in Kenya
Attack Occurs One Day After Six Christians Were Killed in Nearby Village
Suicide Bomber Kills Six in Christmas Day Terror Attack
Suspected Allied Democratic Forces suicide bomber kills six at Beni restaurant
Mozambique: a story of sorrow and salvation in Pemba
More than 3,300 people have died and nearly a million have been displaced. Chico is one of them.
47 Inter-faith Groups, Individuals Call for Biden Administration to reinstate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
“We, the undersigned, are writing on behalf of the communities in Nigeria where more Christians are currently being killed than anywhere else on the face of the earth.”
Why build a church among the poorest in Pemba, Mozambique?
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has just agreed to help the parish build a church dedicated to Saint Charles Lwanga.
South Sudan: ‘There are times when riches prove to be a curse’
The Church is a sign of peace and hope for the people in South Sudan.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Seek to Clarify Controversy Over Contraceptives
“Mr. Minister, we believe that the Catholic Church can, in the democratic game, contribute to the choices made by our country and help to verify their conformity with our authentic African values.”
Burkina Faso Christians face resurgence of terrorist attacks
In the Diocese of Dori, most of the population is Muslim (95.2 percent); 3.2 percent are adherents of traditional religions and 1.6 percent are Christian (1.22 percent Catholic).
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Algeria
“Although Algeria’s constitution protects freedom of thought and worship for all citizens, the Algerian government frequently regulates religious practice and restricts religious expression.”
Pierced Hearts 